Author: LaVoie Films

If Ann Swain was running for Prime Minister, President, or even all round ruler of the world, I would vote for her every time. A phenomenal business leader, when she walks into a room, I fight this constant urge to…

Johnny and I are sitting on a giant chessboard under the hanging tress. The castle rises up above us, while around us are discarded pawns, bishops and knights. We could have gone back in time, except Johnny is avidly talking…

David is one of those rare people in the business world that is wonderfully candid. He’ll call it exactly as he sees it, and the man doesn’t hold back. It’s why every conversation with him is refreshing and optimistic. Tell…

I’m passionate about candidate experience and how companies treat the people that apply to them, so to meet Robin Richards and find a kindred spirit, was such a pleasure. If I could uproot my life and go work for him,…

Darren is never on his own. He’s always surrounded by a group of people, and he’s always laughing. Possibly one of the most jovial people currently in this castle, with heaps of optimism about every little thing, I can’t imagine…

It’s early evening and the sun is just starting to make it’s decent, although the activity of filming shows no signs of stopping. Amy and I are sitting in the pavilion with everything sprawled in front of us. Camera crews…

Talking to Andrew is a little bit like being dropped into Silicon Valley and wishing you were a tech genius. He’s passionate about virtual reality, intelligent, and very easily reels you into his world. If you’re ever lucky enough to…

I’m walking through the winding corridors of the castle with Bruce. We’re aimlessly wondering around, with no real purpose but to chat and explore the many hidden passages and spiraling staircases of this place we’re calling home for the next…

It’s late in the afternoon by the time I get the chance to sit down with Tom, which means the champagne has been flowing for some considerable hours. Tom is always lively with a joke at hand, so I know…

Hannah is in the middle of a group women who are all laughing at something she’s just said. Your eye is always drawn to Hannah because she’s without a doubt, the best dressed person in the room. Rivaled only by Jer Langhans who strives (and fails) to out-dress her every day.

We lead into a conversation about nieces and nephews as we coo over pictures for some time. That’s one of the things I love about being here with all these people. You don’t see their business side, you see them as a whole person, with all their quirks, intricacies, loves and hates. You see the beating hearts beneath the boardroom tables.

Softly spoken and filled with humility, Mark is the opposite of the recruitment stereotype. He’s proud to work with integrity and never wants to compromise his morals for a quick buck or the right fee. He’s in this business because…

I’ve met a lot of men in recruitment. I mean, you can’t not. It’s an industry that’s dominated by them, and diversity is still just lip service to some organisations. The men I’ve met are generally cut from the same…

Gavin isn’t your average recruitment guy. He’s quiet for one. You will never find him the center of attention in the middle of the crowd. Instead, you will often find him listening carefully, soaking it all in and giving others…

We’re in The Painted Hall in London. An old naval college with a ceiling that’s trying to rival Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel. And doing a good job of it too. I’ve been waiting to talk to Vern all week. We’ve spent…

Kevin is a rare thing in the business world. He’s one of those souls who appreciate living, and understands that business isn’t life. He’s got a refreshing approach to working hard, but he does it so he can live well….

You can just tell that Matt Sauri was one of the popular kids back in school. He carries himself easily, and is easily one of the best dressed men around here. Impeccably eccentric suits, he floats around set stealing just…

As soon as you meet Jon, you can instantly tell he was the naughty kid in school. He’s got that mischievous twinkle in his eyes and if half the room suddenly erupts into laughter, you can guarantee that Jon caused…